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Proposed civics education standards for middle school students will be discussed at a public a meeting Tuesday. Lawmakers and education leaders from across the state will meet to review a draft of the standards. Beginning in 2023, middle school students will be required to take one semester of civics before starting high school.

Proposed civics education standards for middle school students will be discussed at a public a meeting Tuesday. Lawmakers and education leaders from across the state will meet to review a draft of the standards. Beginning in 2023, middle school students will be required to take one semester of civics before starting high school.

Jay Akridge, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs and diversity, has announced the appointment of Phillip J. VanFossen as interim dean for the College of Education, effective July 1.

Jay Akridge, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs and diversity, has announced the launch of a national search for the next dean of Purdues College of Education. Dean Nancy Marchand-Martella is stepping down from her deanship, effective July 1, to become provost and executive vice chancellor of academic affairs at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs.

Trustees: Purdue to add civics literacy requirement for incoming class, option for all students Note to journalists: Journalists visiting campus should follow visitor health guidelines. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Monday (April 19) announced its plan to adopt a civics literacy graduation requirement for undergraduates, beginning with students who enter Purdue in fall 2021. The board will vote on the requirement at its June 11 public meeting. The civics li...